(a) The medical director must provide written certification that each of the
employees of the laboratory who perform diagnostic testing or services are appropriately
trained and qualified to perform same. Such written certification, along with a current
record showing each employee's training and qualifications is required to be maintained
on site by the facility. The medical director is required to make a separate written
certification for each employee on an annual basis. If an employee is not sufficiently
trained or qualified to perform the duties assigned to that employee, then the medical
director must not provide written certification for that employee and the laboratory must
not permit the employee to perform such duties.
(b) Interpretation of the diagnostic physiological testing results must be performed
by the medical director or other licensed physician. See paragraph (4) below for
additional requirements for specific types of tests.
(c) The medical director is responsible for periodic verification that the equipment
utilized by the laboratory is functioning properly and producing reliable and accurate
results.
(d) The medical director is responsible for ensuring that the employees performing
diagnostic physiological testing and services receive proper instruction or additional
training when needed to maintain or acquire skills to adequately perform their duties, and
is responsible for notifying the director of the laboratory when there are problems with
personnel or equipment that require correction in order to maintain reliable and adequate
testing results and services.